The Boy on the Wooden Box: Prologue & Chapter 1

What was the dominant religion of Poland during the time of the book?

• Roman Catholicism

• Judaism

• Protestantism

• Buddhism

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The best description for Leon's childhood would be -

• innocent

• horrific

• terrifying

• furtive

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Leon's father moved to Krakow -

• to work at a better job.

• to hide from the authorities.

• to escape from the Germans.

• to attend college.

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What school did Leon have to go to in the afternoon?

• Jewish

• Christian

• Polish

• German

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1. “After all, I didn’t know how to swim.” (Page 6) What does this quote say about Leon Leyson?

What can you infer about Leon?

• He is brave and a risk-taker.

• He's never lived near water.

• He hates the water.

• He does not have an education.

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“Life seemed an endless, carefree journey.”

This quote is an example of...

• alliteration

• foreshadowing

• juxtaposition

• tone/mood

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1. Who is Leib Lejzon?

• Leon's brother

• Leon's father

• Leon's best friend

• Leon's birth name

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1.  Why did Leon believe Pesza was his father’s favorite child?

• She was the best behaved.

• She was the prettiest daughter.

• She was the only daughter.

• She was the smartest.

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1. Which sibling did Leon feel closest to?

• Tsalig

• Pesza

• David

• Hershel

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What is the Sabbath?

• a Jewish holiday

• a Catholic holiday

• a religious day of rest

• a religious day of fasting

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